Vitamins - Water-Soluble

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Description

Vitamins that are soluble in Water.

 

These Substances Enhance the Function of Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water

 Water is an essential transport mechanism within the body for Water-Soluble Vitamins.

 

Bioavailability of Water-Soluble Vitamins

 The best utilization of water-soluble Vitamins occurs when the required or therapeutic daily dosage is consumed in four evenly spaced (6-hourly) divided dosages:

 When the entire daily dosage is consumed in one dosage an initial very high (but largely wasted) peak of blood levels of these Vitamins occurs followed by rapid excretion and low blood levels of these Vitamins for the remainder of the day.

 Peak absorption of Water-Soluble Vitamins occurs in one hour (or less) after ingestion.

 The half-life of Water-Soluble Vitamins is 4 hours.

 

Groups/Types of Water-Soluble Vitamins

 Vitamins B

 Vitamin C

 

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